Betty was born on January 6, 1936 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, a daughter of the late John and Doris (Paxton) Smith. She worked for Cobb Canning Factory, Advance Transformer and was a waitress in Dodgeville for many years. She was a member of Dodgeville United Methodist Church, Linden American Legion Auxiliary and was a leader for the Linden Loyals 4-H Club. She loved quilting, bingo and especially her family.

Betty is survived by her sons, Gregory (Wanda) Bowles, of Monticello and Gary Richmond, of Dodgeville; her grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Bowles, Travis Bowles, Austin Richmond, Garrett Richmond and Chantelle Richmond; her great grandson, Noah Bowles; her brother, John R. (Deloris) Smith, of Woodman, WI; her nephew, Allen Smith; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter-in-law, Angela Richmond and her step father, Arnold Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the DODGEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Charlene Bennett will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the church.